Stainless Steel Bead Blasting Services
The 34′ x 16′ blast booth adds a new cosmetic finishing option to our toolbox.
Why Bead Blast Stainless Steel?
Uniform, Non-Directional Finish
Bead blasting provides a consistent matte finish that contrasts well with other highly polished finishes.
Improve Stress Corrosion Resistance
The peening action of bead blasting stainless steels will cause them to both work harden and stress relieve the metal. This can improve the stress corrosion cracking resistance on austenitic stainless steels.
No Carbon Contamination
The blast booth and media are nonferrous zones. Carbon steel parts are never processed in the blast booths, and the blast media is monitored for any outside contamination.
Capabilities
Bead Blast Finish
The matte, bead blast stainless finish is a great aesthetic for the food service or pharmaceutical industry. The process hides small surface defects from material handling and gives a beautiful uniform finish. The surface roughness can be less then 1.0 µm
Spray Pickling & Blasting
It is desirable to spray pickle stainless steel to remove all weld discoloration and the chromium depleted layer, so that the corrosion resistance of the stainless is fully restored. Bead blasting will remove weld discoloration as well, but not as completely or as accurately as pickling. Northern can offer the ideal process – spray pickling followed by bead blasting – in one location for a low total cost.
Who Uses Our Tube Laser Cutting Services?
Fabricators
Parts drop right into your fixtures or weld jigs
OEMs
Pre-cut kits for weld or bolt-together assemblies
Food & Sanitary
Critical applications requiring smooth, clean interiors.
Machine Builders
Bracketed frames with slot-tab alignment
Contract Manufacturers
Small run parts, ready for subassembly
Automotive
Large-scale ductwork, stacks, and housings for scrubber and air handling systems.
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5-Axis Laser Cutting?
Whether you need one part, a full kit, or custom fabrication — our team will help you move fast and build smart.
Beyond Tube: Explore All Our Laser Capabilities
High-speed fiber and COâ‚‚ flat laser cutting for sheet, plate, and nested part jobs.
3D laser cutting for large diameter, formed parts, bevels, and complex geometries.
Laser welding allows full penetration welds with low heat input, perfect for stainless steel fabrication projects.
